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• Conservatism


  Conserve any kind of things that is related to something which represent an improvement, a tool, a way of thinking and many more things
• Big Stick policy


  Use diplomacy but if they don't listen you should not be afraid of using threats, these actions were used against European countries
• Theodore Roosevelt's 3 goals

  • Domestic (took the sherman antitrust act and use it, he was also known as the trust busters to break up trust and monopolies)
  • Nationalized the Railroad under very difficult tough scrutiny (reinforce the gov position)
  • Conservationism (he helped establish in 1872 Yellowstone Park)
• Progressive Era


  The nation was in the midst of the Progressive Era, a time of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States. The movement aimed to address issues caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.
• The speech "Conservation as a National Duty" was delivered by Theodore Roosevelt at the Conference of Governors at the White House on May 13, 1908.
• The speech was later published in various forms, including in the "Proceedings of a Conference of Governors in the White House, May 13-15, 1908" by the Washington Government Printing Office in 1909.
• Theodore Roosevelt


  The 26th President of the United States, known for his vigorous personality, range of interests and achievements, and leadership of the Progressive Movement. He was a driving force for the anti-trust policy and conservation of natural resources.
• Targeted audience of the speech

  The governors of the states, representatives of the people of the United States, and various experts and officials concerned with the nation's natural resources
• Author's purpose/goals of the speech

  To emphasize the importance of conserving the nation's natural resources, instilling a sense of urgency and moral responsibility regarding conservation. To initiate a national conversation and action plan for conservation, considering it a patriotic duty.
• Roosevelt stresses the importance of conserving any elements representing improvement, tools, ways of thinking, and more.
• Individual financial profit


  Should not be the sole driver of conservation, progress should be balanced with nature
• Conservation


  Is important for long-term economic stability, not just short-term profits
• Conservation


  Is integral to the progress and identity of the American people, a patriotic duty
• Conservation


  Is a moral obligation for the benefit of future generations
• W.E.B. Du Bois criticized Booker T. Washington for not clearly stating the legitimate demands of African Americans and for apologizing for injustice, belittling caste distinctions, and opposing higher education and ambition among African Americans.
• Du Bois emphasized political power, civil rights, and higher education for African Americans as crucial elements of racial advancement.
• Booker T. Washington promoted practical skills and economic progress for African Americans but discouraged challenging segregation and discrimination, which undermined their civil rights.
• Booker T. Washington advocated for a balance between mental, moral, and industrial education, emphasizing the practical aspects of education over abstract subjects.
• Susan B. Anthony advocated for women's rights, particularly suffrage, and emphasized the practical needs of women, such as economic and social welfare.
• The Sherman Antitrust Act aimed to address monopolies and anticompetitive practices in business, enabling federal courts to restrain combinations that interfere with commerce and trade.
• Thomas Jefferson presented a detailed overview of Virginia for European readers, discussing various aspects including geography, society, economy, and religion.
• Jefferson's agrarian philosophy


  Preference for agriculture due to familiarity and abundance of land, view of land as a gift from God promoting self-sufficiency and virtuous labor, association of agriculture with democracy, happiness, and republican ideals
• Industrialization


  Economic expansion, utilization of raw materials, technological advancements, communication, transportation, and westward expansion, emergence of large-scale enterprises controlling various stages of production
• Conservatism


  Conserve any kind of things that is related to something which represent an improvement, a tool, a way of thinking and many more things
• Big Stick policy


  Use diplomacy but if they don't listen you should not be afraid of using threats, these actions were used against European countries
• Theodore Roosevelt's 3 goals

  • Domestic (took the sherman antitrust act and use it, he was also known as the trust busters to break up trust and monopolies)
  • Nationalized the Railroad under very difficult tough scrutiny (reinforce the gov position)
  • Conservationism (he helped establish in 1872 Yellowstone Park)
• The Progressive Era was a time of widespread social activism and political reform across the United States. The movement aimed to address issues caused by industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption.
• Sherman Antitrust Act


  Legislation used by Theodore Roosevelt to break up trusts and monopolies
• The speech "Conservation as a National Duty" was delivered by Theodore Roosevelt at the Conference of Governors at the White House on May 13, 1908.
• The speech was later published in various forms, including in the "Proceedings of a Conference of Governors in the White House, May 13-15, 1908" by the Washington Government Printing Office in 1909.
• Theodore Roosevelt


  The 26th President of the United States, known for his vigorous personality, range of interests and achievements, and leadership of the Progressive Movement. He was a driving force for the anti-trust policy and conservation of natural resources.
• Targeted audience of the speech

  The governors of the states, representatives of the people of the United States, and various experts and officials concerned with the nation's natural resources
• Author's purpose/goals of the speech

  To emphasize the importance of conserving the nation's natural resources, instilling a sense of urgency and moral responsibility regarding conservation. To initiate a national conversation and action plan for conservation, considering it a patriotic duty.
• Conservatism (in the speech)


  The importance of conserving any elements representing improvement, tools, ways of thinking, and more
• Relation between individual financial profit and conservation

  Roosevelt advocates for progress step by step with nature, cautioning against exploiting natural resources solely for financial gain
• Relation between conservation and the economy

  He targets trusts and businesses driven by greed, emphasizing the importance of sustainable resource management for long-term economic stability
• Relation between conservation and the progress of the American people


  Roosevelt highlights the dependency on nature's ability to regenerate and warns against the rapid depletion of resources due to industrialization
• Relation between conservation and patriotism

  He links conservation to patriotism by asserting that the country's resources are integral to its identity and survival, calling for individual and legislative action to protect them
• Relation between conservation and morality


  Roosevelt criticizes the pursuit of material gain at the expense of natural resources, advocating for a moral approach to conservation for the benefit of future generations
• Overall, Roosevelt's speech underscores the moral obligation and patriotic duty of Americans to conserve natural resources for the common good and future prosperity of the nation.